In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-4.4(j),
Private Schools for Students with Disabilities shall use the job titles that are
in use in the public schools in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:9 and the
list published each year by the Commissioner, or those approved in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:9-5.5. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-4.2(r),
a list of the recognized job titles pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9 that
require certification, and N.J.A.C. 6A:23-4.1 that require a bachelors
degree, shall be published by the Commissioner. Private schools for
the disabled shall only hire staff or consultants in job titles that
require certification or a bachelors degree if such titles are
included on this list, or if such titles are unrecognized job titles
for instruction that are approved in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:9-5.5.

Attached is a listing
of the recognized job titles for Private Schools for Students with Disabilities. Private schools should
use the titles from the attached listing but may apply for approval
of an unrecognized title through the county superintendents office
in the county the private school is located. Historically, county superintendents
have approved few new unrecognized job titles since most proposed job
descriptions either fall under an existing job title or the job description
doesnt require certification.

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-4.4(c),
an approved private school for the disabled shall execute an employment
contract annually with each school employee whose position requires
a certificate, license or a bachelors degree. An employees contract
may only reflect a recognized position title from the attached list
or an unrecognized position title approved by the county superintendent
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:9-5.5. In addition, the position title
listed on an employees employment contract must be the same position
title reflected on the 2005-2006 Fiscal and Program Information filed
by the school and reported on the schools 2005-2006 audited financial
statements.

The county superintendent reviews proposed
job titles and job descriptions to determine the following: if the
proposed job description requires certification and if a similar job
title currently exists. If the proposed job description does not require
certification, the request for approval of a new job title will be
denied on the basis that it doesnt require certification. If
the proposed job description may be fulfilled under an existing job
title, the county superintendent will recommend that the school use
the existing job title. If the proposed job description requires certification
and cannot be performed under an existing job title, the county superintendent
will make a determination of the appropriate certification and title
for the position.

Additionally, the county superintendent
annually reviews all previously approved unrecognized position titles,
and determines whether such titles shall be continued for the next
school year. The private school for the disabled must annually reapply
for such approval. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-4.5(a) 57, the
costs of salaries and fringe benefits of unrecognized position titles
which are not properly approved in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:9-5.5
are considered non-allowable costs. Retroactive approvals of unrecognized
job titles will not be granted.

Please forward this information to the
appropriate personnel in the schools administrative offices including
the school business manager.

If you have any questions, please contact
Jim Verner at (609) 984-4229 or Elise Sadler-Williams at (609) 777-4483.